The Rise of the Empress Series - Book 2
Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
By
Julie C. Dao
Read by
Kim Mai Guest
Release:
11/06/2018
Runtime:
12h 53m
Unabridged
Quantity:
There aren’t many authors who could so precisely undo their first book with their second, but it is this clever unweaving that shows Dao’s brilliance and skill. With heart-stopping action and wonderful new characters, this is not a sequel to be missed.
EK Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author
This fairy tale retelling lives in a mystical world inspired by the Far East, where the Dragon Lord and the Serpent God battle for control of the earthly realm; it is here that the flawed heroine of Forest of a Thousand Lanternsfinally meets her match. An epic fantasy finale to that breathtaking and dazzling story.
Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. But the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and despair. Even though Jade doesn't want the crown, she knows she is the only one who can dethrone the Empress and set the world right. Ready to reclaim her place as rightful heir, Jade embarks on a quest to raise the Dragon Lords and defeat Xifeng and the Serpent God once and for all. But will the same darkness that took Xifeng take Jade, too? Or will she find the strength within to save herself, her friends, and her empire?
Set in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with breathtaking pain and beauty, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is filled with dazzling magic, powerful prose, and characters readers won't soon forget.
Fans of Stealing Snow, Red Queen, and The Wrath and the Dawn will hungrily devour this page-turning read.
*Includes a Bonus PDF of the cast of characters
Praise for Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix:
"A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Forest of a Thousand Lanterns:
* "This novel will trap readers in a lush, dangerously dark, and often beautiful world from which they will want no escape."-Booklist, starred review
* "A fascinating examination of destiny, responsibility, and how choices shape a person."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. But the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and despair. Even though Jade doesn't want the crown, she knows she is the only one who can dethrone the Empress and set the world right. Ready to reclaim her place as rightful heir, Jade embarks on a quest to raise the Dragon Lords and defeat Xifeng and the Serpent God once and for all. But will the same darkness that took Xifeng take Jade, too? Or will she find the strength within to save herself, her friends, and her empire?
Set in an East Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with breathtaking pain and beauty, Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix is filled with dazzling magic, powerful prose, and characters readers won't soon forget.
Fans of Stealing Snow, Red Queen, and The Wrath and the Dawn will hungrily devour this page-turning read.
*Includes a Bonus PDF of the cast of characters
Praise for Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix:
"A grand adventure for fans of fairy tales, fables, and legends coupled with the vibrant history of Chinese dynasties." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Forest of a Thousand Lanterns:
* "This novel will trap readers in a lush, dangerously dark, and often beautiful world from which they will want no escape."-Booklist, starred review
* "A fascinating examination of destiny, responsibility, and how choices shape a person."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Release:
2018-11-06
Runtime:
12h 53m
Format:
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780525638186
Publisher:
Penguin Random House
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